I only found out I had cancer after my four-year-old kicked me in the testicles
Summary
Ben Lidgey, a man from Cardiff, found out he had testicular cancer after his four-year-old son accidentally kicked him there. A report from the men's charity Movember highlights that many men in Wales die before age 75 and encourages the Welsh government to create a health plan specifically for men.Key Facts
- Ben Lidgey delayed seeing a doctor after being kicked in the testicles, thinking the pain would go away.
- When the pain lasted more than a week, medical tests showed he had testicular cancer.
- After treatment, Ben attended counseling for mental health issues and now supports men's health awareness.
- Movember’s report says about one-third of men in Wales die before age 75, often from preventable diseases or conditions caught too late.
- Men in poorer areas of Wales have much higher rates of early death, with some living 7.5 years less than men in wealthier areas.
- Men are less likely than women to get help for health problems and mental health.
- Cultural ideas about masculinity and social pressures can lead men to take more physical risks and avoid healthy habits.
- The report calls for a dedicated men's health plan in Wales to improve prevention and support.
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